LD1855

An Act to Repeal the Low-alcohol Spirits Product Tax

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Establishes a separate excise tax rate for spirits-based cocktails in Maine.

This bill defines a "spirits-based cocktail" as an alcoholic beverage containing spirits with no more than 12% alcohol by volume. It sets a separate excise tax rate of 60 cents per gallon for these cocktails. The bill also outlines procedures for tax credits, refunds, and adjustments for various sales and destruction scenarios involving malt liquor, wine, spirits-based cocktails, and low-alcohol spirits products.

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.